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Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

Subdural haematomas are blood clots formed underneath one of the protective layers of the brain.

The adult skeleton is made up of 206 bones, which provide the structure for our bodies

A craniotomy is an operation to open the skull (cranium) in order to access the brain for surgical repair.

Hydrocephalus is the abnormal enlargement of the brain cavities (ventricles) caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid.

Swimmer's ear can be triggered by exposure to water or mechanical damage due to overzealous cleaning.

Head injuries can be serious and require urgent medical attention. A hard blow to the head from a fall, knock or assault can injure the brain, even when there are no visible signs of trauma to the scalp or face. Symptoms of serious head injury include wounds, altered consciousness, clear fluid leaking from the eyes or nose, black eyes or bruises behind the ears, vision changes, nausea and vomiting.

The majority of people with Bell's palsy, around 90 per cent, will recover completely with time.

Scooters can travel at fast speeds and falls and collisions are disturbingly common.

Dwarfism refers to a group of conditions characterised by shorter than normal skeletal growth.